Sbir 1 a microgravity-compatible liquid-free surface sampling pen (SSP)
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC25C0126
- Awardee
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Ai Biosciences, Inc. UEI J4S6VXC9CK77
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $156,491
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $156,491.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 500 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- College Station, TX, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase I Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $156,491 |
About this award
The Shared Services Center awarded a $156,491 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract to Ai Biosciences, Inc., a minority-owned, small disadvantaged biotechnology firm based in College Station, Texas, to develop a microgravity-compatible liquid-free surface sampling pen (SSP). This contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, represents Phase I of the SBIR program, which supports research and development by small businesses addressing federal agency priorities. The award was issued on September 29, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of March 27, 2026, and operates under a firm fixed-price structure.
Ai Biosciences specializes in developing innovative diagnostic technologies and specialized sampling solutions for challenging environments, with particular expertise in point-of-care molecular testing and infectious disease detection. The proposed surface sampling pen technology aligns with the company's existing portfolio of advanced sampling and diagnostic tools, building on their demonstrated capability to secure multiple federal contracts from agencies including NASA, the National Institutes of Health (NIAID and NCI), and the CDC. The microgravity-compatible design addresses unique sampling requirements in space environments, reflecting the company's focus on creating adaptable solutions for demanding operational contexts. Work will be performed in College Station, Texas.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC25C0126?
80NSSC25C0126 was awarded to Ai Biosciences, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on September 29, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC25C0126 worth?
The government has obligated $156,491 on 80NSSC25C0126.
Was contract 80NSSC25C0126 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC25C0126 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 500 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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